The Cook and the Chef - Season 1

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Best in Season

1 - Best in Season

Air Date: February 8, 2006

Maggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.

A Summer Lunch

2 - A Summer Lunch

Air Date: February 15, 2006

Maggie makes grilled cured squid and Simon makes stuffed squid. After Simon takes Iggy for a coffee and gelati, Maggie and Simon both make their version of gelati affogato.

The Orchard

3 - The Orchard

Air Date: February 22, 2006

Maggie shows how to make a wonderful peach jam, as well as a simple peach and prosciutto salad. Simon uses some of the peach jam and balsamic vinegar to make a Balsamic Ripple Ice Cream.

Brunch

4 - Brunch

Air Date: March 1, 2006

Simon and Maggie cook scrambled eggs - one with truffles and one with orange zest. Maggie then prepares oat pancakes served with poached peaches, while Simon shares the secrets behind a classic bircher muesli.

A Late Summer Lunch

5 - A Late Summer Lunch

Air Date: March 8, 2006

Maggie and Simon show their different approaches to cooking. Maggie cooks a hearty meal for the family, while Simon gives a restaurant touch to his meal.

Dinner Party for Six

6 - Dinner Party for Six

Air Date: March 15, 2006

Keeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.

Party for 20

7 - Party for 20

Air Date: March 22, 2006

Maggie asks Simon to help prepare for a party for 20 of her friends. She devises a menu that could be easily doubled or tripled depending on the size of the party.

An Autumn Lunch

8 - An Autumn Lunch

Air Date: March 29, 2006

Simon gets the cooking started with a pre-lunch drink of bloody Mary and an oyster. Maggie makes an avocado and tomato jelly, followed by grilled quail and a selection of cheese. Simon ups the ante and makes a heavenly quail.

Pizza

9 - Pizza

Air Date: April 5, 2006

Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant trade food secrets and debate the best way to cook seasonal produce. It's food you'll want to cook immediately.

Easter

10 - Easter

Air Date: April 12, 2006

Simon instructs one of his pastry chefs to create a chilli Easter egg for Maggie, while Maggie makes a Russian Easter dessert, and heads out into the Adelaide suburbs.

Cooking With Kids

11 - Cooking With Kids

Air Date: April 19, 2006

Don't know what to do with the kids during school holidays? Don't know what to feed them? Why not get into the kitchen and cook with Maggie and Simon as they prepare kid-friendly dishes.

Cooking with Grapes

12 - Cooking with Grapes

Air Date: April 26, 2006

Raise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.

BBQs

13 - BBQs

Air Date: May 3, 2006

Maggie and Simon celebrate the BBQ and show viewers how to get the most from it - be it for starters, main courses and even desserts!

An Autumn Party

14 - An Autumn Party

Air Date: May 10, 2006

We find Maggie and Simon in the courtyard cooking up a storm using Maggie's wood fire oven. It's autumn and quinces and pumpkins are at their peak.

Autumn Fruit and Nuts

15 - Autumn Fruit and Nuts

Air Date: May 17, 2006

Maggie visits a winery where everything is done using time honoured methods and uses the by-product of the winemaking process to put a new spin on the good old sausage.

Autumn Fruit and Veg

16 - Autumn Fruit and Veg

Air Date: May 24, 2006

The great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.

Favourite Things

17 - Favourite Things

Air Date: May 31, 2006

It's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.

Rubbish Fish

18 - Rubbish Fish

Air Date: June 7, 2006

Cape Jervis fisherman, Alan Robertson supplies our Cook and Chef with gummy shark and eagle ray, the catch you might have once thrown back, and Maggie and Simon show us why these cheaper fillets are worth a second look.

Oils Ain't Oils

19 - Oils Ain't Oils

Air Date: June 14, 2006

Simon and Maggie go a long way to prove that oils just ain't oils as they demonstrate their use for flavour and texture in everything from pasta to pudding.

Catering for Different Diets

20 - Catering for Different Diets

Air Date: June 21, 2006

Maggie and Simon can't bear the thought of anyone missing out on one of life's great pleasures, good food, so they've come up with recipes to convince us that a gluten free diet doesn't have to be a boring one.

Planning

21 - Planning

Air Date: June 28, 2006

Preparing for Christmas in June is not the norm for most of us, but for Maggie and Simon it's the ideal time to plan ahead and 'put down' some ingredients to mature nicely for the festive season.

A German Influence

22 - A German Influence

Air Date: July 5, 2006

Maggie Beer is passionate about the Barossa Valley. She is a proud spokesperson and enthusiast for the area. Maggie and Simon use the Barossa's German heritage to influence their menus.

Winter and Chocolate

23 - Winter and Chocolate

Air Date: July 12, 2006

Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant show you how to use chocolate in ways that aren't all that bad for you. Maggie whips up an Almond and Prune Slab and Simon tempts taste buds with Chocolate Espresso Pots.

In The Hills

24 - In The Hills

Air Date: July 19, 2006

Old Favourites

25 - Old Favourites

Air Date: July 26, 2006

Winter Comfort Food

26 - Winter Comfort Food

Air Date: August 2, 2006

Citrus

27 - Citrus

Air Date: August 9, 2006

An English Theme

28 - An English Theme

Air Date: August 16, 2006

Kangaroo Island

29 - Kangaroo Island

Air Date: August 23, 2006

A Sunday Roast

30 - A Sunday Roast

Air Date: August 30, 2006

Spring has Sprung

31 - Spring has Sprung

Air Date: September 6, 2006

Just Veg

32 - Just Veg

Air Date: September 13, 2006

Fresh or Frozen

33 - Fresh or Frozen

Air Date: November 8, 2006

Blondes have more fun

34 - Blondes have more fun

Air Date: September 27, 2006

It's Offal

35 - It's Offal

Air Date: October 4, 2006

A Moveable Feast

36 - A Moveable Feast

Air Date: October 11, 2006

Shellfish

37 - Shellfish

Air Date: October 18, 2006

Cooking with Friends

38 - Cooking with Friends

Air Date: October 25, 2006

Bush Tucker

39 - Bush Tucker

Air Date: November 1, 2006

BBQ Party

40 - BBQ Party

Air Date: November 15, 2006

Say Cheese

41 - Say Cheese

Air Date: November 22, 2006

Holiday Picnic

42 - Holiday Picnic

Air Date: November 29, 2006

Christmas

43 - Christmas

Air Date: December 6, 2006